Feb

Getting drug treatment for a loved one that is addicted does not always seem like it is ever going to happen. But many times if the person is caught off guard in an intervention, they will agree to check into a drug addiction rehab program. These interventions need to be supervised by a professional and they need to be carried out with love and hope, not anger and hostility. Often, interventions disappoint the loved ones and friends of the addict but it is an important tool to use when trying to get someone into treatment.

There are Arizona drug rehabs that only take substance abusers between the ages of 17 to 25 or so. This is because many of these people are still in school and because the life skills they need to learn are going to be different than a 50-year-old’s. Also, many people that are this young don’t even know how to do their own laundry and they must learn. While the older people would not need to learn those skills most likely.

Methamphetamine use and abuse is a growing epidemic. The effect that this drug has on dopamine is insane and getting into a drug abuse rehab facility is the only treatment option as far as most are concerned. This drug along with others are very, very addictive and quitting on your own is almost always fruitless. Treatment is the only option and it should be considered.

1 Comment

JaniceFebruary 11, 2012 at 12:29 pm

Interventions are not easy for the addict or the family but having a well thought out, planned intervention can really make a difference. Even if they don’t agree to go the first time don’t give up, there is always hope.